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Salt Scrubs Work

Oh, how we love salt, in its many forms, from flakey Maldon on the table to a warm dip in the ocean. One of its finest non-edible forms is as a scrub. And we aren’t the first humans to have discovered this glorious purpose. The ancients were salting their skin on a regular basis. Salt was considered a form of medicine for all kinds of ailments until the late Middle Ages and research from the last 50 years has actually validated its healing powers, in particular in regards to use on the skin. Here’s the science.

Sea salt, derived from evaporated seawater, is chock full of minerals beneficial to the skin. When mixed with jojoba, coconut, and avocado oils (amongst others), salt can breathe new life and nutrients into dull skin. Dead skin cells, also known as cornified cells, harden with age. The longer they lie on the surface of the skin, the harder they get. The cornified layer of skin will become thicker and thicker until it is finally removed. Layers of dead skin cells can make the skin look dry and flaky; exfoliation with a salt scrub reveals the moist shiny layer hidden underneath.

Scrubbing with a gentle circular motion gives the skin a natural glow along with improved circulation. It also removes bacteria and unclogs the pores. According to well-established research studies, salt has antiseptic qualities. When applied to the skin, salt can kill bacteria and reduces inflammation along with any itching and pain associated with bacterial-related skin disease. The salt scrub process tightens the skin, giving it a firmer and younger-looking appearance. Skin regeneration also reduces skin discoloration, evening out skin tone and improving texture. Even serious skin disorders can benefit from salt. Chronically inflamed skin is often treated with medical bath salt from the Dead Sea. Salt-baths are frequently used to treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema as well as arthritis.*

A gentle herbal scrub which combines turmeric, mustard seed, jojoba, and grapefruit seed. Wonderful for body blemishes, dry skin and rough spots, and ingrown hairs. We love it for daily use, and especially as part of a pre-and post-wax treatment. We add a few lovely secret ingredients:

Turmeric: marvelous anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-microbial properties, and has long been used in Ayurvedic skin care.